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Kitral is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Shampoo, Soap. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections. Other than this, Kitral has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kitral. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Kitral have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Kitral go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Kitral's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Kitral has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Kitral related warnings section.
Kitral is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kitral are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Kitral with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Kitral, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kitral is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kitral is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Kitral safe for pregnant women?
Kitral can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Kitral right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Kitral safe during breastfeeding?
Kitral does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Kitral on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Kitral on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kitral on the Liver?
Kitral may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Kitral on the Heart?
Kitral is rarely harmful for the heart.
Kitral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kitral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kitral habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Kitral.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Kitral as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Kitral should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Kitral is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Kitral
Taking Kitral with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kitral
Consuming Kitral with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Kitral does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Kitral.
Yes, Kitral can be used on the scalp. Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea capitis (scalp) but it has poor efficacy against them while over the counter ketoconazole shampoo is used to prevent and control scaling as well as the itching caused by dandruff. However, please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Take Kitral as directed by your dermatologist. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your dermatologist.
No, ideally Kitral can't be used for acne (pimples) because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options to treat acne.
No, ideally Kitral is not used in eczema because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience